Finding the Sky Pillar in Pokemon Emerald for the GBA

The ancientSky Pillar is hangin' out on Route 131! That's in the middle of the ocean, southwest of Sootopolis. The thing is, you can't get to it until after Kyogre and Groudon are free and having a huge battle in the middle of the Sootopolis harbor. Once they start battling, go talk to Steven (he's left of the Pokemon Gym) and he'll take you to the Cave of Origin to meet Wallace. They talk about a bunch of stuff then Wallace heads off to the Sky Pillar.

Now you can go to the Sky Pillar! To get there, Surf your way down Route 128, down onto Route 129, left onto Route 130, and left onto Route 131. Once you're there, start battling all the Pokemon Trainers you meet as you head left. You'll meet a Pokemon Trainer called Triathlete Talia who says she has some great information. Talk to her after you beat her and she'll talk about a strange tower! Keep heading left until you find a Pokemon Trainer called Swimmer Richard. Battle him, then head up and you'll find a path through the rocks that leads to the Sky Pillar!

The Pokemon in Pokemon Emerald's Sky Pillar

Once you enter the Sky Pillar you'll be in for some serious Pokemon battles as you climb to the top! Here are the Pokemon you can find in the tower and hints on beating them.

Banette - This rare Ghost-Type Pokemon is easily beaten by a Dark-Type Pokemon.

Sableye - This rare Ghost/Dark-Type Pokemon has no weaknesses and is immune to Normal, Fighting and Psychic attacks!

Claydol - These Psychic/Ground-Type Pokemon are fairly easy to find and have the powerful move Earthquake! They're immune to Electric attacks, but Dark moves will flatten 'em.

Golbat - These Poison/Flying-Type Pokemon are all over the place! Rock, Psychic, Ice and Electric moves are strong against them, but they're immune to Ground attacks!

So, make sure you bring a Level 40 Pokemon with some Dark attacks with you when you visit Sky Pillar. A Mightyena or a Sableye are great choices!

Battling Rayquaza - the Pokemon That'll Kick Your Butt

Rayquaza is a legendary Dragon/Flying-Type Pokemon with the special ability to kick your butt three times before breakfast! He has incredible attack power, super-strong moves and can heal during battle! Not only that, but you have to get his health into the Red zone before you can try to capture him with Pokeballs. The good news is that Cheat Street has a guide for beating him.